16th Annual Conference on Western Indigenous Consultation & Engagement 2024 | Canadian Institute | 21 February 2024 | Matrix Hotel, 10640 100 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3N8, Canada

This events provides a non-partisan platform for making meaningful connections and getting conversations started.

Gain valuable insights from Indigenous leaders, industry experts and government officials, and reignite your consultation relationships. Making this part of your consultation strategy by learning government process from government representatives; hear from industry experts how major projects are affecting the natural resources sector, and much more.

A solid foundation for consultation, engagement and accommodation is only possible when all parties are at the table and have an equal voice.

This annual conference takes a critical look at the legal and business practices taking place in the natural resources sector from government practices and policy to accommodation and economic development trends.

This event provides a non-partisan platform for making meaningful connections and getting conversations started. Make this event part of your consultation strategy by learning government process from government representatives; hear from industry experts how major projects are affecting the natural resource sector and engage with Indigenous leaders and reignite relationships.

A Must-Attend Event for:

Chiefs and Councilors, Senior Executives, Directors and Managers of: Indigenous Relations, Internal and External Affairs, Stakeholder Relations, Community Relations, Project Development, Environmental Planning, Government and Corporate Affairs, Policy Analysts, In-House Counsel and Partners

From:

• Indigenous Communities
• Provincial and Federal Government
• Oil and Gas
• Mining and Exploration
• Power Generation and Transmission
• Agriculture and Forestry
• Engineering and Environmental Services
• Law Firms

2024 Speakers

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS:

Meaghan Conroy
Partner, MLT Aikins

Shaleigh Raine
Consultation Office, Louis Bull Tribe Distinguished Speakers

SPEAKERS:

Melvin Abraham
Consultation Coordinator, Frog Lake First Nation

Todd Bailey
Consultation Director, Swan River First Nation

Morgan Bamford
Senior Manager, Indigenous Relations, EPCOR

Jeremy Barretto
Partner, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Harold Blyan
Councillor, Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement

Desmond Bull
Chief, Louis Bull Tribe

Delanie Bulldog
Indigenous Relations Manager, Strategic Opportunities, First Nations Financial Management Board

Melanie Daniels
President, Chickadee Indigenous Relations Ltd

Eriel Deranger
Executive Director, Indigenous Climate Action

Brian Fung
Manager, Government Relations, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation

Devin Gambler
Owner, Pamihtâw Consulting Inc.

Florence Glanfield, PhD
Vice-Provost (Indigenous Programming & Research), University of Alberta
Citizen, Métis Nation of Alberta

Bryn E. Gray
Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Catherine James
Analyst, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Kate Kempton
Senior Counsel, Woodward & Company

Brian MacDonald
Assistant Deputy Minister & Chief Negotiator, Government of Yukon

Jeremy Makokis
CEO and Founder, Turtle Island Solutions

William (Bill) Mcelhanney, K.C.
Partner, Ackroyd LLP

Violet M. Meguinis
Consultation Director, Tsuut’ina Nation

Jaimy Miller
Director, Indigenous Relations, Social Development, Community Services, City Of Edmonton

Terry M. Mitchell
Vice-President – Indigenous Relations, Graham Construction

Marcel Pelletier
Vice President, Indigenous Relations, AECOM

Terri Quinney
Duty to Consult Coordinator, Onion Lake Cree Nation

Mark Sinclair
Industry Consultation, Peavine Métis Settlement

William Snow
Acting Director of Consultation, Stoney Tribal Administration

Dale Swampy
President, National Coalition of Chiefs

Jay Telegdi
Manager Government Relations, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation

Carol M. Wildcat
Consultation Coordinator, Ermineskin Cree Nation

Monika Wilson
Vice President, Fort McKay Landing